Emina Cunmulaj
Albanian model (born 1984)
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Emina Cunmulaj (Albanian pronunciation: [ɛˈmina tʃunˈmulaj]; born September 12, 1984) is an Albanian-American model.[1][2]
Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian | |
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 Cunmulaj modeling in Cynthia Rowley spring/summer 2006 show, New York Fashion Week, September 14, 2006. | |
| Born | Emina Çunmulaj September 12, 1984 |
| Spouse | Sam Nazarian |
| Children | 3 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | dark brown |
| Eye color | brown |
| Agency | Elite Model Management |
Early life
Cunmulaj was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States, to Albanian parents and was raised in Montenegro.[3]
Career
Cunmulaj began modeling after taking part in the Elite Model Look competition in Yugoslavia in 2001.[2] Models.com lists her professional work across runway shows, advertising, editorials and magazine covers.[1]
During the mid-2000s, Cunmulaj appeared in runway shows for several fashion houses. Vogue Runway credits her as a model in the Spring 2006 ready-to-wear collections for Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Hermès.[4][5][6] Her Models.com profile also lists work for Jean Paul Gaultier, including Spring/Summer 2011 and Spring/Summer 2012 show credits.[1]
On September 29, 2023, Cunmulaj was a judge for the 72nd Miss USA pageant, held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.[7][8]
Personal life
Cunmulaj is married to businessman Sam Nazarian.[9]
Nonprofit work
Cunmulaj is the founder of Emina's Hand Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on serving communities, families and women in need.[10][11] Candid's GuideStar Charity Check lists Eminas Hand Foundation Inc. as a Miami-based 501(c)(3) public charity and identifies its non-private-foundation status as a Section 509(a)(1) organization described in Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).[12] The Internal Revenue Service describes Section 509(a)(1) organizations as public charities that receive substantial support from governmental units, the general public or other public charities.[13]
The foundation's publicly available IRS profile provides limited financial detail but indicates they file a 990-N, meaning their gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less.[14][15] Candid's GuideStar Charity Check lists the organization's most recent IRS Business Master File entry as June 8, 2026, with a foundation code description stating that the organization receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public.[16] At least one-third of their support is from public sources.[17]
Selected magazine covers
Models.com lists Cunmulaj's magazine-cover work, including covers for Elle Argentina and Marie Claire France.[1]
